Consultant Psychiatrist (Female PICU)

Cygnet; East Ham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Study leave & CPD budget

Life Assurance (3x salary)

Contributory pension

Research opportunities

Teaching opportunities

Discount schemes

Free meals & on-site parking

EAP support

Gym discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Beckton Hospital is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to provide senior medical cover on Svanna Ward, a 12-bed PICU for women. You will be responsible for overseeing inpatient care, auditing medical services, and ensuring GMC-compliant practice with a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers leadership in care plans, participation in CPD, and opportunities to contribute to teaching and research within a supportive, well-established network of services across the UK.

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status.
• Experienced & knowledgeable in Learning Disabilities and mental health diagnosis.
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity.
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes.
• Committed to continued professional development.
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high quality care to the service users admitted to Upping Ward.
• Act as a positive role model toward patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans with the MDT.
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users.
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment.
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits.
• Lead risk assessment, risk management & clinical governance.
• Supervise reports for MH Act tribunals & hearings.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and leave approvals.
• Maintain patient records and regular communications with leadership.
• Attend academic meetings and adhere to GMC/DoH/RCP guidelines.
• Contribute to on-call rota as needed.

Skills

GMC registration

MBBS

MRCPsych

Specialist register (CCT/CESR)

Communication skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

MRCPsych

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

• Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist
• Service Line: Specialist PICU (Female)
• Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director
• Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Beckton and provide senior medical cover on Svanna Ward, our 12 bed Psychiatric Intensive Support Service for women.

The ward provides assessment and treatment for women experiencing a mental health crisis who require an emergency admission.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

The service pathway provides a robust programme of care for women with challenging high risk behaviour who experience difficulties with engagement with therapeutic programmes. We aim to meet the needs of these women, who may have had previous inappropriate placements, in a less restrictive setting.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Main duties and Responsibilities…

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Upping Ward
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers’ hearings & attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required
• Good maintenance of patient records
• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Contribute to the Second On call Rota in line with the needs of the region

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you

• Salary up to £160,000 per year
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnet’s co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme
• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Discount schemes including Perkbox, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Electric Car Scheme

We are looking for someone who is…

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in Learning Disabilities and mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Cygnethave been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.